Academic Plastic Surgeon - Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health

Company Description

The Division of Plastic Surgery at Dalhousie University is seeking to hire a full time academic Plastic Surgeon.  This position will have its clinical base at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centres in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The QEII HSC is the tertiary and quarternary care referral centre for approximately two million people in the Atlantic Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.  

Job Description

The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of academic surgeons and will play an important role in the plastic surgery residency training program. They must demonstrate the potential for academic excellence. An active role in academics - research, education or administration - is required and incentivized. 

Qualifications

This is a general plastic surgery position, with a required interest and expertise in craniofacial trauma and burn care, to complement our existing clinical leads in these areas. They will participate in general Plastic Surgery call, therefore, they must also be proficient in digit reimplantation and other common acute presentations. Fellowship training in a plastic surgery subspecialty is necessary. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. 

Additional Information

Remuneration is based on a competitive alternative funding plan. The position will commence after July 1, 2025, but the start date is flexible.

The Department of Surgery commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Department encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. 

Application Instructions:

A letter of application, accompanied by a CV and names of three referees, should be sent to:      

Dr. Gail Darling
Head, Department of Surgery
c/o Lesli Smith at lesli1.smith@nshealth.ca
QEII Health Sciences Center, VG Site
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, NS  B3H 2Y9

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.